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Henry Corby

1806 – 1881

English-born Canadian baker, businessman, and politician

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About Henry Corby

Lived 1806 – 1881 (aged 74–75). Henry Corby was a Canadian politician.

Henry Corby (1806 – 25 October 1881) was an Ontario baker, businessman, and politician. Born and raised in England, Corby immigrated to Upper Canada in 1832. After building businesses in Belleville, Ontario, he served as the 9th mayor of Belleville from 1867 to 1868 and represented Hastings East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative from 1867 to 1874.

Life and career Corby was born in Hanwell, England, in 1806. He was apprenticed to a baker in London.

In 1832, Corby married Alma Williams and moved to Belleville, then in Upper Canada, where he opened a general store and bakery,

In 1867, Corby was elected as the mayor of Belleville and an Ontario MPP representing Hastings East. He helped promote the development of railways in the area, which were a catalyst to increasing trade and residents. He left the office of mayor in 1868.

Corby retired from politics in 1875 due to declining health. He died on 25 October 1881. He was survived by his son, Henry Jr. (1851–1917).

Legacy The town where Corby's distillery was located was renamed as Corbyville in 1882, in his honour.

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Important facts

Born
1806, Hanwell
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament

Family & relationships

Child
Henry Corby Jr.

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Henry Corby's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Henry Corby?

English-born Canadian baker, businessman, and politician (1806–1881)

When was Henry Corby born?

Henry Corby was born in 1806 in Hanwell.

When did Henry Corby die?

Henry Corby died on 25 October 1881 in Belleville.

What was Henry Corby's occupation?

Henry Corby was a politician.

What nationality was Henry Corby?

Henry Corby was Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Corby

· Wikidata: Q5719814

· DBpedia: Henry Corby

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